The Forgotten Girl Author: Heather Chapman
Genres: General Historical
Format: eBook, Print
Pages: 192
Date: February 13, 2018
Publisher: Cedar Fort
It is 1906, and sixteen-year-old Stella’s future in Durliosy, Poland, has never looked bleaker. After losing her parents at a young age, she was taken in by her brother’s family. But now, after years of mistreatment, she determines to escape her brother and the oppression of Russian-occupied Poland and travel to America—a land of hope and opportunity.
Determined to find her independence, Stella is not looking for love, but after arriving in Fells Point, Maryland, she can’t help but be drawn in by a tall stranger, despite his rough exterior. What follows is a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Can Stella find happiness in her new life? Will she be able to let someone love her, and can she let herself love him in return?
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About Heather Chapman
Heather Chapman grew up on a steady diet of chocolate, Anne of Green Gables, Audrey Hepburn, Jane Austen, and the other staples of female literature and moviedom. These stories inspired Heather to begin writing at an early age. In her spare time, Heather enjoys time spent with family, volleyball, piano, the outdoors, and almost anything creative.
I loved the realistic portrayal of a young female immigrant and the harsh struggles she endured as she fought for a new life in America. It really made me appreciate the sacrifices of my ancestors and those who were brave and kept seeking for a better life for themselves and their families. This book is based on the author’s own ancestors, which really made the story come to life. Even though Stella faces one one challenge after another, there is an underlying feeling of hope that keeps the book from being depressing. I enjoyed the sweet romance, but the main focus is Stella’s journey and how her strength grows through the overcoming and enduring of life’s trials. Recommend to fans of historical fiction!